- A Coast Guard Air Station helicopter crew rescued a man and dog from a disabled 36-foot sailboat
- The boat was 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, as Hurricane Helene moved through the area.
- The man and his dog were reportedly in good health and taken to Southwest Florida International Airport to meet with EMS.
- Video courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard and shot by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hudson and was edited by Lt. Cmdr. Kellerman
Coast Guard rescues man and dog during Hurricane Helene
There are some truly inspiring people who call the Tampa Bay area home. People who overcome odds that others could not even imagine. Tampa Bay 28 anchor Lauren St. Germain met a woman who is doing just that, as she competes at an international level after 2 life-saving lung transplants.
Local woman prepares to compete in World Transplant Games after 2 life-saving transplants
